Since
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪn(t)s/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Since is an adverb meaning From a specified time in the past.
Meaning
From a specified time in the past.
More Meanings
- From the time that.
- Because.
- From: referring to a period of time ending in the present and defining it by the point in time at which it started, or the period in which its starting point occurred.
- (obsolete) When or that.
Example Sentences
A short/long time since
I have loved you since I first met you.
Since you didn't call, we left without you.
Since leaving school, I've completely changed.
Synonyms for since
Depending on context, synonyms include sithen, sith, sithence.
Antonyms for since
Common opposites include until, while.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thereafter, whereas, later, afterwards, after, then.
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